US President Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney
appeal directly to the American people at the conclusion of the final
presidential debate before the US election on November 6.

The final debate in Florida had focused on foreign policy, but US President Barack Obama and Republican candidate Mitt Romney used their closing statements to make a final pitch to American voters on the economy.

"I want to build on our strengths. And I've put forward a plan to make sure that we're bringing manufacturing jobs back to our shores by rewarding companies and small businesses that are investing here, not overseas," Mr Obama said.

Mr Romney also took the opportunity to speak about the US economy.

"There are two very different paths the country can take. One is a path represented by the president, which at the end of four years would mean we'd have $20 trillion in debt heading towards Greece. I'll get us on track to a balanced budget. The president's path will mean continuing declining in take-home pay. I want to make sure our take-home pay turns around and starts to grow.